Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve
An A/C compressor pressure relief valve is incorporated into the compressor A/C manifold and tube to:
- relieve unusually high refrigerant system discharge pressure buildups. For specifications regarding operating pressure(s), refer to Section.
- prevent damage to the A/C compressor and other system components.
- avoid total refrigerant loss by closing after the excessive pressure has been relieved.
A/C Condenser Core
The A/C condenser core has the following characteristics:
- It is an aluminum fin and tube design heat exchanger located in front of the vehicle radiator (8005).
- It cools compressed refrigerant gas by allowing air to pass over fins and tubes to extract heat and by condensing gas to liquid refrigerant as it is cooled.
A/C Compressor and Clutch Assembly
NOTE: Internal A/C compressor components are not serviced separately.
The FS-10 A/C compressor
is serviced only as an assembly. The A/C clutch pulley, A/C clutch field coil
(19D798) and the shaft
...
Refrigerant Lines
The condenser to evaporator tube (19835) contains the high pressure liquid
refrigerant upstream of the
evaporator core orifice.
The A/C manifold and tube (19D734) is attached to the A/C compressor, ...
Other materials:
Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be carried out at
specified intervals. Any
recognized adverse condition should be corrected as soon as possible.
Maximum Oil Change Interval (Normal Schedule)
8,000 km (5,000 miles) or 6 months, whiche ...
Supercharger Cooling (Diagnosis and Testing)
Special Tool(s)
Pressure Test Kit
014-R1072 or equivalent
Battery/Antifreeze Tester
014-R1060 or equivalent
Material
Item
Specification
Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
VC-4-A (in Oregon
VC-5, in Canada
C ...
Clutch (Description and Operation)
The primary function of the clutch is to couple and uncouple engine power
to the transmission upon
driver command.
The clutch is a single plate, dry friction clutch disc. The clutch
disc has a splined hub (with
integral torsional dampening springs ...
